The main purpose of PCT is to simplify the previously established method of applying for invention patent protection in several countries, make it more effective and economical, and benefit the users of the patent system and the patent office that has the right to manage the system. In most countries, patent offices have been trying to solve how to better allocate resources and make the patent system get the maximum return within the existing human resources. In a country with economic growth and technological progress to a certain extent, the National Bureau is faced with an increase in the number of patent applications. In this case, if the country is a member of PCT, the PCT system can help it better handle the increase in workload. According to the PCT system, when an international application arrives at the National Bureau, it has been formally examined by the acceptance bureau and conducted by the international retrieval unit. In addition, in most cases, the international preliminary examination unit has conducted a possible review.
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